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Power converter

US8107269B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 1, 2008
Grant dateJan 31, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 22, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02M1/14
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus to convert a direct current to an alternating current includes a power module disposed between an input terminal of the direct current and output terminal of the alternating current, the power module comprising an on/off switch element, a first smoothing condenser connected in parallel with the power module, a second smoothing condenser connected in parallel with the power module, the second smoothing condenser comprising an electrostatic capacity less than the first smoothing condenser, a first wiring connecting the power module and the first smoothing condenser, and a second wiring connecting the power module and the second smoothing condenser, the second wiring comprising an inductance greater than the first wiring.

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